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XJ05 BEE

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,596 mi
Last recorded75,596 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ05 BEE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,596 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 74,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 73,641 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 70,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 70,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray damaged and loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,916 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 55,714 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,237 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 45,237 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 33,452 miles

Offside Rear Lower Undertray loose

Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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XJ05 BEE is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 36,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XJ05 BEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJ05 BEE registered?

XJ05 BEE is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is XJ05 BEE safe to buy?

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